Salzburg · Mountain biking

Franz Schweitzer Weg

An out-and-back mountain bike trail in Salzburg, Austria.

6.5 mi
round trip
3,818 ft
climb
Extreme
difficulty
Gravel
surface

Franz Schweitzer Weg is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Salzburg, Austria. It is 3.3 miles each way, 6.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 6,450 ft and 9,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,340 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 4 or higher: very steep, technical terrain that only expert riders should attempt. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Gainfeld, about 3.2 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schneeklammkopf, Törwieskopf and Vierrinnenkopf. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.

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